Writing has historically served as a gatekeeping mechanism, privileging those who master a polished, professional style. AI tools, like ChatGPT, have sparked debates over their potential to standardize writing, creating concerns about the loss of unique voice and emotional nuance. However, this 'flattening' may also bring about greater accessibility in expression, democratizing who can be heard and potentially redistributing power dynamics in writing. This dual impact raises questions about the nature of standards and the purpose of writing in society.
For a long time, 'good writing' has been more than skill; it's been a form of gatekeeping. Those who could speak and write fluently in the accepted language of power - clear, polished, professional - were afforded access to privilege and opportunities.
Tools like ChatGPT risk making everyone's writing sound the same, leading to concerns that unique expressions, emotional originality, and personal nuances may be lost in the process of standardization.
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